2025-2026 Elementary Principal

TITLE : Principal

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

JOB GOAL : To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the

assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil.

SUPERVISES : Personnel serving in the assigned school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them.
• Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served.
• Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities.
• Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program.
• Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers same.
• Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested.
• Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program.
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance.
• Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
• Develops program of orientation for new staff members.
• Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance.
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings.
• Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities.
• Maintains active relationship with students and parents.
• Monitors the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment as per the school SBDM Policy.
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules.
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his / her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant.
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, curriculum and instruction, etc.
• Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
• Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his / her absence.
• Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation.
• Lead, maintain and monitor all SBDM Policies, Procedures, Practices and Meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

EVALUATION : Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.